Staff Nurse NHS – Yorkshire

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential criteria 1st Level Registration Desirable criteria Mentorship/SLIP course Diploma or post graduate certificate in cancer care TRAINING Essential criteria Responsibility to plan own post basic education Desirable criteria Leadership course Recruitment and selection EXPERIENCE Essential criteria At least 1 year post registration nursing experience Desirable criteria Experience in Haematology / Oncology nursing Substantial/significant experiencedesirable but not essential SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/EXPERTISE Essential criteria Knowledge of nursing conditions and treatments relating to Oncology/Haematology/Venepuncture/Cannulation Administration of IV medication Care of central venous catheters Knowledge of local and national initiatives Evidence of a desire to work in oncology/ haematology Desirable criteria Chemotherapy administration competency PRACTICAL/INTELLECTUAL SKILLS/PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential criteria Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to foster multi-disciplinary working Works within budgetary parameters Attention to detail Organisational and decision-makingskills IT skills